by Russ Pearlman | May 9, 2014 | Other
I’ve been in positions that have had security personnel reporting to me directly, and I have to admit I’ve often just considered them to be part of a function that just needs to get done. Security people tend to be overly paranoid, and they always seem to... 
by Russ Pearlman | Dec 20, 2013 | Operations
“Houston, we have a problem…” This phrase makes me cringe about the same as gramatarians at the split infinitive in “… to boldly go where no man has gone before…” No, the Apollo astronauts didn’t have a problem –... 
by Russ Pearlman | Oct 9, 2013 | Project Management
In a recent conversation at a client (thank Jen Wimberly!), I heard a phrase that I think should be added to the IT lexicon – CUBAR or CUstomized Beyond All Recognition. Often times, we implement a “package” or COTS (commercial off the shelf)... 
by Russ Pearlman | Mar 18, 2013 | Other
Seymourpowell Design Researcher Sarah Johnson recently commented on the Seymourpowell blog on how 3D printing is a growing technology which currently relies heavily on open sourcing: “Open source technology harnesses the power of transparency of process – the... 
by Russ Pearlman | Jan 28, 2013 | Other
The article is fairly benign, but the title is alarming: “Big Brother Mickey Mouse to monitor behavior via Disney’s MyMagic+ RFID wristbands”. If you’ve ever been to Disney World, you know that the fun and excitement is often mixed in with frustrations. Waiting...